External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has said that the partnership between India and Mauritius has seen significant progress over the past year.

 

Speaking to the media after meeting Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam in Port Louis, Dr. Jaishankar said discussions covered a wide range of areas, including maritime cooperation, development partnership, health, education, capacity building and people-to-people ties. He reiterated India’s continued support to Mauritius in line with its development priorities. Dr. Jaishankar arrived in Mauritius yesterday to attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. 

 

The External Affairs Minister noted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island nation in March last year, both countries agreed to elevate ties to an enhanced strategic partnership. He said this reflects the strong historical bonds, mutual trust and growing cooperation between the two nations. He added that Mauritius holds a unique place in India’s three core foreign policy priorities- the Neighbourhood First policy, Vision Mahasagar and commitment to the Global South.

 

Highlighting development cooperation, Dr. Jaishankar said India has supported healthcare expansion in Mauritius through projects such as hospitals and health centres. He added that India and Mauritius share an expanding and dynamic partnership in clean energy and environment-friendly solutions. 

 

In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said he is looking forward to productive engagements to advance the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries.